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The Mystique and Wonder of Kasaragod  Kasaragod is the northern most district of Kerala and Kasaragod town, the district headquarters is situated at the mouth of chandragiri river. The district is famous for coir industry and fishing is prime source of livelihood. Area - 1951 sq km
Population – I,071,508
Languages - Malayalam and English
Best time to visit - August to March
STD code – 04995 How to Get There
Air: Nearest Airport is in Mangalore. Rail: Kasaragod is linked to other important cities by rail. Road: National High way NO.17 is passing through this town and accessible from other parts of the country.
Kasaragod Tourism Spots
Bekal  The beautiful beach with archaeologically and historically important Bekal Fort in the back ground is the main tourist attraction. The majestic and well preserved Bekal Fort, the largest in Kerala, once belonged to Kadampa Dynasty. It was captured by Tippu Sultan and later it came under the east India company. An old mosque near by is believed to have been built by Tippu Sultan. Chandragiri  The fort which was built by Sivappa Nayaka in the 17th century is the largest squares fort. It is situated on the bank of the Payaswani river. Hosdrug  The fort is the main tourist attraction. The place is known by Nithyanandashiram, one of the international spiritual centers. Kasaragod Beach
 A favorite hub for sunset viewers, it has an old lighthouse and two crumbling piers, along with entertainment facilities like the Lion's park for children and the marine water aquarium. Manjeshwar It is a cashsew- rich-town at the northern top of the district. The memorial of Govinda Pai, the Grand Patriach of Kannada Literature is situated here. Beaches The Kappil Beach (6 km from Beakal Fort)
Valiyaparamba (Backwater) (30 km from Bekal)
The Pallikere Beach (1 km from Bekal Fort)
Kanwatheertha Beach (3 km from Manjeswaram) Distance Ananthapura lake temple ( 30 kms)
Valiyaparamba 30 km from Bekel Kasaragod Climate Best time to visit Kasaragod is between the months of August and March. Kasaragod Map
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